Information about NGOs in Romania

A non-governmental organization (NGO

abbreviated) is an institution that is independent from the

government, although some NGOs are partially or fully

funded by it.

In Romania individuals are able to redirect 2% of

income tax to NGOs.

In the top of beneficiaries of this percentage is the

church or religious foundations. At a considerable distance

is situated SMURD, Save the Children, Children in need and

the Red Cross. Also, a significant number of people

redirected 2% of income tax to various schools or

foundations that support education and culture.

CONTACT ADDRESS: Asociaţia Andrei

str. V. Conta nr. 16 A, 200406 Craiova, Dolj, Romania

e-mail: asociatiaandrei@yahoo.com http://asociatiaandrei.weebly.com/

Andrei Association

Mission: The Association intends to contribute to the economic, social and cultural development of civil society.

Values: · Respect, responsibility, initiative, volunteering, motivation, awareness, tolerance and non-discrimination.

Andrei Association

Activities

"The 'Andrei' Association" is very

active in LLP (Lifelong Learning Programme) - Grundtvig

and Comenius, YiA (Youth in Action) and works with other

association and institution, such as ACLA (Cultural

Association of "Marin Sorescu" High School of Arts),

National College "St. Velovan", "Marin Sorescu" High

School of Arts, etc.

From the beginning the aim of the Andrei Association was to promote EU “Youth in Action” Programme (RO-43-052-2011-R3 as an organizer, GB-43-E2-2012-R1 as a participant) in Romania (in particular in Craiova) in order to encourage european mobility among youngsters.

Andrei Association promotes intercultural dialogue, social inclusion, equal opportunities, recycling and environmental protection, volunteering activities, the exchange of information, use of Europass tools, human rights, rural issues, entrepreneurship, social and economical development, cultural and educational progress and others.

"The 'Andrei' Association" aims at developing the civil society through its activities.

So far "The 'Andrei' Association" it has implemented two educational projects in partnership with two high schools in Craiova, "The Marin Sorescu Arts Highschool" and "Stefan Velovan National Highschool": "The computer - A Virtual Partner"(2010 - 2011) and "Communication -

Virtual, Plastic And Musical"(2011-2012). This projects wants to develop the computer and artistic skills of the pupils from the two participant high schools. Also, it plans to encourage them to take part in extra-curricular activities, improve their collaboration and sociability and promote dialogue between institutions that are involved in the project.

Another significant project was the organization of the training course "FLY-Facilitating Learning for Youth" (YiA 4.3) in the period 26.11.2011 – 04.12.2011 with the participation of 24 young people from 15 European countries coordinated by the three successful international trainers.

Volunteering was not forgotten, among the activities of the association counting participating in National Volunteer Week (14 - 20.06.2012) with three complex projects that have combined art, music and work for the society.

Due to their enthusism, energy and entrepreneurship, "The 'Andrei' Association"'s team of volunteers and their youth leaders are keen on implementing projects that aim at the local and international community' s development. Their youth leaders are well-grounded individuals that have attended a large number of courses and have great experience with formal and non-formal education. Both leaders and volunteers are continually learning and trying to develop themselves personally and professionally.

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